2007 Hyundai Atos vs. 2007 Toyota Highlander
To start off, both 2007 Hyundai Atos and 2007 Toyota Highlander were released in the same year (2007). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 3,311 cc (6 cylinders), 2007 Toyota Highlander is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2007 Toyota Highlander (268 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 210 more horse power than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (58 HP @ 5450 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander should accelerate faster than 2007 Hyundai Atos. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2007 Toyota Highlander weights approximately 470 kg more than 2007 Hyundai Atos. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2007 Toyota Highlander is four wheel drive (4WD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 2007 Hyundai Atos. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2007 Toyota Highlander will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2007 Toyota Highlander (287 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 204 more torque (in Nm) than 2007 Hyundai Atos. (83 Nm @ 2850 RPM). This means 2007 Toyota Highlander will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2007 Hyundai Atos.
Compare all specifications:
| 2007 Hyundai Atos | 2007 Toyota Highlander | |
| Make | Hyundai | Toyota |
| Model | Atos | Highlander |
| Year Released | 2007 | 2007 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1084 cc | 3311 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 3 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 58 HP | 268 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5450 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 83 Nm | 287 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 2850 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline / Electric Hybrid |
| Drive Type | Front | 4WD |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 885 kg | 1355 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 3570 mm | 4720 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1530 mm | 1830 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1580 mm | 1760 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2390 mm | 2720 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5.9 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 35 L | 65 L |
